The frame, wheels and brakes are not a cleaning matter, while the straps and buckle are looked after according to the pram's manual. We make no claims about the pram's safety after cleaning. A pram costs from €20, minimum order €45. Send a photo, and the specialist will tell you the price.
What can and cannot be cleaned on a pram
| Part | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Carrycot and seat | Cleaned according to the label or manual. |
| Hood and footmuff | Cleaned according to the label. If the fabric has a waterproof coating, show it in a photo. |
| Carrycot mattress | Treated as a small mattress: less liquid and careful drying. |
| Straps and buckle | Only what the pram's manual allows. |
| Frame, wheels, brakes, folding mechanism | This is not cleaning. Mechanical problems are a matter for a pram repair service. |
What the label and manual say
Pram manufacturers give care instructions on the label of the removable cover and in the manual. These instructions are decisive, because prams differ and we have no verified general rules for all models. A photo of the label and the model name tell us more than any general advice.
There is often padding under a pram's fabric. Too much water may leave rings, make colours run, shrink the fabric and wet the padding. So the fabric must not be soaked. After cleaning, leave the pram open in a ventilated room, and do not fold it while the fabric is damp. Excess moisture may encourage mould.
Pram dry cleaning: what the term means
Pram dry cleaning in everyday speech usually means any cleaning by a specialist, not literal dry cleaning at a dry cleaner's. If the circle on the label is crossed out, this treatment must not be used. So it is the label, not the term, that tells you what suits the pram.
What to do with a fresh stain
Gently blot it with a clean cloth, without rubbing. If needed, dampen the cloth slightly in cool water, and do not wet the fabric through. Do not use hot water or chlorine bleach. If the stain is small and fresh, that is often enough.
What to prepare before cleaning
- Take photos of the pram, the stain and the label on the fabric.
- Enter the model in the form and which parts are removable.
- Tell us what was spilt and how long ago.
- Choose a place where the pram can stand open and dry after the work.
What to expect from cleaning
Usually comes out
- crumbs, sand and dust in the fabric
- fresher stains on the cover
- some of the smell from the fabric
May stay
- black mould spots inside the fabric
- an old milk or urine stain
- fabric faded by the sun
- a smell in the padding
Black spots on the hood or carrycot of a pram that has been kept for a long time in a cellar or garage may be mould. In porous material, mould may be hard or impossible to remove completely, and then the question becomes replacing that fabric part. A close-up photo will help show whether cleaning makes sense. On the limits of cleaning: what comes out and what may stay.
For a used pram bought from another owner, cleaning is a sensible start, but before use also check the brakes, buckles and straps according to the manual. We do not check these parts.
How much pram cleaning costs
Pram from €20. The price depends on size, fabric, how dirty it is, smell and distance. Smell treatment is extra, from €15. The minimum order is €45: if the total is lower, you pay €45. Even together with a child car seat (from €20) the sum does not yet reach this limit, so it is worth requesting the pram with something bigger, for example a children's mattress or a sofa.
Travel is included in Riga and up to about 15 km outside Riga; further out it is from €10. All prices.
Sources
- Water rings, colour bleeding and shrinkage when fabrics get wet checked 7 November 2026
- Care symbols: a cross means the treatment must not be used checked 7 November 2026
- First aid: blot, do not rub, cool water, not hot, do not soak checked 7 November 2026
- Mould in porous materials may be hard or impossible to remove completely checked 7 November 2026
- Air humidity above 80%: high risk of mould checked 7 November 2026